Join us for a powerful night of film, conversation and action as we uncover the often-hidden truth behind the global sex trade and the driving force that keeps it alive: demand. Through the documentary, Buying Her, and a panel conversation, we’ll explore how everyday choices and cultural messages shape this issue, and how we all have a vital role to play in ending exploitation.

Panelists include:

Gene McConnell - With over 40 years of experience, Gene is a leading voice in confronting the demand side of sexual exploitation, pornography, and trafficking. Drawing from his own journey of redemption, he has trained thousands worldwide and created programs such as The Power of Pornography™ and Pursuing the Hidden Heart™. He is featured in the upcoming international documentary Buying Her.

Sloane Wilson -  Sloane is the Survivor Care Overseer at Exodus Cry, where she manages the trauma therapy program and long-term support for survivors of sexual exploitation. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field, Sloane has spent the past three years with Exodus Cry helping shape survivor-led care and advocate for change. She has also helped bring global awareness to the realities of trafficking through screenings of Buying Her and other Exodus Cry films across the world. Passionate about healing, justice, and storytelling, Sloane is committed to walking alongside survivors and equipping others to do the same.

Jasmine Grace - Jasmine is a survivor of sex trafficking and drug addiction who now lives a life of purpose, hope, and healing. She is a powerful keynote speaker, author, consultant, and the Founder and Director of Beauty from Ashes Ministry (BFAM)—a Christ-centered organization that empowers women as they exit the commercial sex trade and recover from addiction through two vital initiatives: Bags of Hope Outreach and Living Hope Farms.

Brynn Bowyer - Brynn is the Director of Programming and Survivor Leadership at Thrive New England. She is a sought after speaker, consultant, author and survivor of human trafficking

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:00 pm.